Airline industry attacked for its lobbying against climate change-related legislation

The entire aviation industry has long been criticised for failing to engage more deeply with the climate change agenda. Before the pandemic crisis, airlines were regularly derided for carbon emissions and green campaigners were urging people to fly less. Over the past few years, airlines have made great strides in their commitment to reducing their CO2 emissions and targeting net zero emissions in a reduced timeframe. The industry as a whole is also seeking to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which still needs continued investment in supply chain and infrastructure improvements. Recent government reports – from the